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1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan

  • Chassis Number: F516-001002
The Frazer automobile was built from 1946 through 1951 by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation of Willow Run Ypsilanti, Michigan. Along with Crosley, these were the first American car with a new envelope body and new postwar styling. The Frazer was named after the American automobile executive Joseph W. Frazer who was now president and general manager of Kaiser-Frazer. Styling was handled by Howard 'Dutch' Darrin along with help from other Kaiser-Frazer stylists.

For 1951, the Frazer models were dramatically restyled with body styles including a four-door convertible, a hardtop sedan, and the Frazer Vagabond (a unique hatchback sedan). All Frazers were essentially hand-built at the Kaiser-Frazer facility.

This Frazer, serial number 002, is the second example built after the new 1951 Kaiser-Frazer models debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1950. It is believed that it was owned and driven by Henry J. Kaiser during his time in Michigan and even accompanied him to Hawaii in 1955. The car was later acquired by an owner in Texas, where it resided until 1989 when it was sold to an individual in Maryland. The car has never been completely restored. The odometer currently shows 66,000 miles which is believed to be original.

Power is from a Continental-derived Supersonic six-cylinder engine offering 115 horsepower. There is a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. The power top is hydraulically operated, as are the windows, and there is a push-button radio, heater, dual windshield post spotlights, directional signals, and backup lights.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2015

2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $65,000 
Sale Price :
USD $55,000

2014 RM Auctions - Hershey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $70,000 
Sale Price :
USD $41,250

1951 Frazer Manhattan Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Frazer Manhattan

(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan
Sold for USD$37,400
  2021 Mecum : Chicago
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan
Sold for USD$28,600
  2021 Mecum : Indy 2021
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan
Sold for USD$33,000
  2021 Mecum : Indy 2021
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan
Sold for USD$38,500
  2021 Mecum : Houston 2021
 
1951 FRAZER MANHATTAN CONVERTIBLE SEDAN
Chassis#: F516B001062
Sold for USD$31,900
  2019 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az.
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible
Sold for USD$31,900
  2018 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan
Chassis#: F516B001050
Sold for USD$55,000
  2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring
 
1951 FRAZER MANHATTAN CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: F5165B001062
Sold for USD$36,000
  2015 Mecum - Anaheim
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan
Chassis#: F516-001002
Sold for USD$55,000
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Motor City Auction
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1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible
Chassis#: F516001002
Sold for USD$41,250
  2014 RM Auctions - Hershey
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1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible
Sold for USD$45,100
  2014 Auctions America : California
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible
Sold for USD$27,500
  2014 Auctions America - Auburn Spring
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan 226/115 HP, Automatic
Sold for USD$41,000
  2013 Mecum Auction - Chicago
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Four Door Convertible
Sold for USD$48,000
  2013 Leake Car Auctions - Tulsa Ok
 
1951 Frazer Manhattan Sedan
Chassis#: F-516-B001168
Sold for USD$37,400
  2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA
 
1951 Frazer-Manhattan Convertible Sedan
Chassis#: F516B001099
Sold for USD$38,500
  2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall
 

Frazer Manhattans That Failed To Sell At Auction

1951 Frazer Manhattan's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021$35,000  
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan 2016 Auctions America : Santa Monica$50,000  
1951 Frazer Manhattan Convertible Sedan 2015 Auctions America Auburn Fall$41,000  
1951 Frazer Manhattan Four-Door Sedan 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall$32,500  
1951 Frazer Manhattan 4-Door Convertible 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Paul MN Auction$23,000  
1951 FRAZER MANHATTAN FOUR DOOR CONVERTIBLE 2002 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$27,500  

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